The Unseen Genius: A Family\'s Ruin

I finally won. First place in the state math decathlon, the key to the gaming PC my family promised.

But when I walked through the door, my savings were gone, spent on ridiculously expensive lacrosse gear for my adoptive brother, Caleb, who was expertly faking devastation over a lost game.

My father scoffed, calling my victory "showing off" and my computer "stupid," while my mother and sister rallied around Caleb, reminding me of "the rule" – I was never to outshine him.

Then, at dinner, they ignored my severe dairy allergy while meticulously catering to Caleb's, leading to him faking a…